Glamorgan beef and sheep farmer Rachel Edwards-Walker, who farms in partnership with her husband Richard Walker, at Flaxland farm, a 120 acre holding just outside of Barry, Glamorgan, has been elected as the Farmers’ Union of Wales education and training committee chair.

To ensure the viability and sustainability of their farming business both Richard and Rachel work off farm. Rachel is a mobility scorer and a milk recorder which gives her extra insight into the dairy industry and the challenges faced across sectors.

Speaking about her appointment as the Union’s training and education committee chair, Rachel said:

“As part of my new role within FUW I want to ensure members know about the training opportunities available to them and how they can benefit them in running their farming businesses.

“In addition to this I also hope to extend our schools outreach programme, which we have trialled very successfully here in Glamorgan. Helping our children learn about food and food production is something I’m as passionate about as helping our members learn about training and development opportunities.

“I’d like to take the opportunity to also thank the previous chair, Anwen Hughes, for everything she has done in this capacity. I wish her all the success in her new role as FUW regional vice president.”